D.K. Shivakumar, an eight-time legislator and the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, is set to be sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026. This ceremony at Lok Bhavan signifies a leadership transition from the outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who resigned following directives from the Congress high command. The new cabinet, which is expected to comprise between 10 and 15 ministers, will be announced by the Congress central leadership on the same day. Although the exact number of Deputy Chief Ministers remains uncertain, discussions are ongoing. The event will see attendance from key Congress figures, including Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, along with various religious leaders, students, and representatives from different community groups. This transition marks a significant moment for the Congress party in Karnataka as it aims to consolidate its leadership and address pressing state issues.